How many Europe Direct information centers are there?
The network of some 500 walk-in EDICs is one of the main tools of the European Commission to engage with the public on EU-related topics at local and regional level. These centres are found in all EU Member States.
What are the 4 EU institutions?
The main European Institutions are: the European Council, the European Commission, the Council of the European Union and the European Parliament.
What are the 3 European institutions?
The legislative, or law making, function of the EU is carried out by 3 institutions:
- The European Parliament.
- The Council of the European Union.
- The European Commission.
Where is the EU Centre?
Brussels
Based in Brussels, the centre provides the public with an understanding of how the European Commission works and its policies and priorities.
How does EU work?
The European Union is based on the rule of law. This means that every action taken by the EU is founded on treaties that have been approved voluntarily and democratically by all EU countries. The treaties are negotiated and agreed by all the EU Member States and then ratified by their parliaments or by referendum.
What is the EU institutions?
EU Institutions
- European Council. The European Council brings together the heads of state or government of every EU countr and decides on the political direction of the EU.
- Council of the European Union.
- European Commission.
- European Parliament.
- European Court of Justice.
- Court of Auditors.
- European Ombudsman.
What does the EU do?
The modern European Union, founded in 1992, has its origins in post–World War II attempts to integrate European economies and prevent future conflicts. It consists of seven major institutions and dozens of smaller bodies that make law, coordinate foreign affairs and trade, and manage a common budget.
Why is the EU important?
The EU has delivered more than half a century of peace, stability and prosperity, helped raise living standards and launched a single European currency: the euro. More than 340 million EU citizens in 19 countries now use it as their currency and enjoy its benefits. The EU’s main economic engine is the single market.